Sarasota, FL Rental Market for Investors
An estimated 36% of Sarasota's active listings could cash-flow as a short-term rental — here's what the numbers say for investors, as of August 2026.
Homes in Sarasota that pencil right now
A sample of active Sarasota listings whose DSCR clears 1.25 using short-term rental income projections we accept as a direct lender. These are spread across the price range, not ranked, and current as of August 2026.
$149,777DSCR 1.791 bed · 1 bath · 768 sqft
- STR revenue
- $40,235/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,501/mo
On the market 55 days · Listed by Paradise Buyers Realty, Inc
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$169,000DSCR 2.103 bed · 2 bath · 1,420 sqft
- STR revenue
- $56,388/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,790/mo
On the market 22 days · Listed by DALTON WADE INC
Scout this home & market: 3-bed condo in Sarasota
$207,000DSCR 1.412 bed · 2 bath · 1,167 sqft
- STR revenue
- $40,672/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,927/mo
On the market 208 days · Listed by Overseas Realty, Inc
Scout this home & market: 2-bed condo in Sarasota
$289,900DSCR 1.723 bed · 2 bath · 1,253 sqft
- STR revenue
- $53,301/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,067/mo
On the market 18 days · Listed by RE/MAX Alliance Group
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Sarasota
$338,900DSCR 1.423 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,373 sqft
- STR revenue
- $53,113/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,500/mo
On the market 47 days · Listed by Remax Assured
Scout this home & market: 3-bed townhouse in Sarasota
$347,900DSCR 1.503 bed · 2 bath · 1,217 sqft
- STR revenue
- $51,571/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,288/mo
On the market 380 days · Listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Sarasota
$390,000DSCR 1.423 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,588 sqft
- STR revenue
- $49,588/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,327/mo
On the market 13 days · Listed by Grant Team Real Estate, LLC
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Sarasota
$475,000DSCR 1.294 bed · 2 bath · 2,222 sqft
- STR revenue
- $58,439/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $3,028/mo
On the market 9 days · Listed by SaraSellsSarasota
Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Sarasota
$500,000DSCR 1.263 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,038 sqft
- STR revenue
- $62,481/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $3,314/mo
On the market 440 days · Listed by Sarabay Real Estate Inc
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Sarasota
As of August 2026, we analyzed 2,098 active for-sale homes in Sarasota, Florida. The typical listing is priced at $549,900 and is projected to generate about $49,848 a year as a short-term rental.
After setting aside an estimated 20% for operating costs, an estimated 36.4% of those homes could still cover an investor mortgage payment on short-term-rental income — below the 52.5% median across the 200 major metros we track, ranking Sarasota #152 of 200 for cash-flow potential.
On market momentum: homes in Sarasota sit a median of 95 days on the market, and 20% of active listings came on in just the last 30 days — a slower-moving market, which shapes how much room there is to negotiate.
For a DSCR loan — which qualifies on the property's rental income rather than your personal income — Sarasota runs tighter once operating costs are accounted for: many listings need a below-median price, a stronger short-term-rental setup, or more money down before the income covers the payment. It's a market where running the numbers property-by-property matters.
What actually works in Sarasota
Sarasota works for investors, but the window is specific: 278 of the 1,565 Sarasota homes, condos and townhomes we can price confidently clear a DSCR of 1.25. Nine in ten of them are priced under $449,000.
| Price | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5 bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150k–$250k | 23%0.98 | 53%1.30 | 68%1.63 | — | — |
| $250k–$350k | 21%0.80 | 15%1.00 | 70%1.37 | — | — |
| $350k–$500k | 0%0.76 | 4%0.78 | 40%1.19 | 39%1.17 | — |
| $500k+ | 0%0.65 | 0%0.55 | 2%0.67 | 2%0.67 | 3%0.64 |
Darker means a larger share of that group cash-flows. “—” means fewer than 8 active listings — too few to draw a conclusion from.
Sarasota in full
| Active for-sale homes analyzed | 2,098 |
|---|---|
| Median list price | $549,900 |
| Median projected STR revenue (annual, gross) | $49,848 |
| Median average daily rate (ADR) | $223 |
| Median occupancy | 62% |
| Median beds | 3 |
| Median size | 1,664 sqft |
| Estimated cash-flow-positive share | 36.4% |
| Median days on market | 95 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 19.7% of active |
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